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How do literature, film and theatre reflect and influence society, now and in the past? What role do the arts play in processes of cultural change? Find out in this programme.

The two-year Master's programme in Literary and Cultural Studies is a specialization within the two Research Master's degrees in Literary Studies and in Arts and Culture.

The programme in Literary and Cultural Studies provides you with an advanced investigation of the arts. You will focus specifically on the role the arts play in processes of cultural change. Also, you will study arts and culture in general and specialize in one of these art forms: literature, film, theatre, music, and multimedia forms.

The programme has a multi-disciplinary approach. You will study the arts from perspectives such as history, philosophy and sociology. In addition, the programme is closely related to the multidisciplinary research carried out at the Groningen Research Institute for the Study of Culture (ICOG).

Job perspectives
As a graduate of this programme, you will have an analytical, critical and independent attitude towards the arts and culture. You will be well prepared for a research career in the areas of literature, arts and culture, both at universities and private research institutes.

Job examples
* Research-oriented career in the public or private sector

Courses year 1
* Madness and Art (10 EC)

* Research Seminar I (10 EC)

* Research Seminar II (10 EC)

* LCW: Theory and Methods in the Arts (10 EC)

* Research Seminar IV (10 EC)

* Research Seminar III (10 EC)

Courses year 2
* LCS: Specialization 1 (10 EC)

* LCS: Specialization 2 (10 EC)

* LCS: Specialization 3 (10 EC)

* Master's thesis (30 EC)

courses:

* Utopia and Dystopia
* Theory and Methods in the Arts
* Research specialization in Film, Theatre, Literature, Music or Multi- or New Media Arts

Study abroad

* Study abroad is optional

Dutch studentsSufficient English skills: * TOEFL: 260a Bachelor diploma (with results credited as very good) in a field related to: * Language and cultural studies (with a specialization in literature, film and culture) * American Studies * Arts and Culture studies (literature, film/television, theatre, music, multi- and new media) * Art policy and managementInternational studentsa Bachelor diploma (with results credited as very good) in a field related to: * Language and cultural studies (with a specialization in literature, film and culture) * American Studies * Arts and Culture studies (literature, film/television, theatre, music, multi- and new media) * Art policy and managementExcellent academic record, letter of motivation, two letters of recommendation and transcript, thesis or paper English Language Requirements IELTS band: 7 TOEFL paper-based test score : 620 TOEFL iBT® test: 105

Funding opportunities
Several scholarships are available for international students who are motivated to study Bachelors, Masters and PhD programmes, as well as for exchanges, short courses and research stays at our university.

Accreditation

NVAO (nl) until February 25, 2016